Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dentist Salary in Lancaster
The median dentist earns $141,960 a year in the Lancaster metro, with the middle half between $106,380 and $210,030.[1]
25th percentile
$106,380
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$141,960
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$210,030
Upper end of the middle half
Lancaster runs about 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median and ranks 11th of 14 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 17% lower than the national median.
Lancaster pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,000 | $65,520 | $86,250 |
| 25th percentile | $106,380 | $112,640 | $125,710 |
| Median | $141,960 | $163,390 | $170,950 |
| 75th percentile | $210,030 | $210,650 | $224,040 |
| 90th percentile | $326,580 | $316,950 | $319,630 |
| Mean (average) | $173,400 | $172,710 | $191,350 |
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Dentist salary in Lancaster: FAQ
How much do dentists make in Lancaster?
The median dentist salary in the Lancaster metro area is $141,960, with the middle half earning between $106,380 and $210,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $71,000 at the 10th percentile to $326,580 at the 90th.
Is Lancaster higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Lancaster runs about 13% lower than the Pennsylvania state median for dentists. It ranks 11th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lancaster compare nationally?
Dentist pay in Lancaster is about 17% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dentists work in the Lancaster area?
BLS estimates 170 dentists were employed in the Lancaster metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.86, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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